This drawing is the result of my experiment with a new material. Researching the characteristics of ancient manuscripts inclined me to draw on a piece of Egyptian papyrus. However, the rough and textured surface of the paper limited my ability to work effectively with pens and pencils.

This feeling of being physically restrained echoed my thoughts on the power dynamics that filter the information we receive, especially how sacred texts are interpreted. Perhaps the struggle of creating something against the natural grain of the paper made me name the drawing सत्ता / Sattā, which means 'a reign' or 'a seat of power' as the dark, controlled lines sit in sharp contrast to the light, fibrous surface of the papyrus.